Nicholas Sharkey

Nicholas Sharkey is many things: a writer, poet, photographer, and explorer. Born in Australia, Nic moved to Calgary to find new vistas as well as follow his passions and live a purposeful life. Here, he found a second home, one that has since stimulated the artist in him and led to some of his most productive moments as a professional photographer. Today, Nic runs his own photography studio in Calgary, and can often be found immortalising the beauty of our city in photographs. In his spare time, he likes to do the same thing with words, either by writing poems or reviewing Calgary’s finest establishments and businesses for us. He is also a dedicated hiker and aims to hike all of Calgary’s and Alberta’s trails one day.

5 Ways to Avoid Cavities

5 Ways to Avoid Cavities 

Cavities are permanently damaged areas in your teeth that are common in children, teenagers and older adults. When left untreated, they can cause severe toothache, infection, and even tooth loss.  They say prevention is better than cure. So in this article, we listed down some tips on how you can avoid having cavities in the …

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5 Fun Activities for the Elderly in Calgary

5 Fun Activities for the Elderly in Calgary

Calgary is a great place for aging seniors to enjoy. There are a lot of fun and relaxing activities they can partake in around the city.  They can soak up some culture and history, eat delicious food, and see fantastic views. If you’re looking for something fun your elderly parents can do, here are some

5 Tips for a Pest-Free Home

5 Tips for a Pest-Free Home

As they say, prevention is better than cure. In this article, we list down simple but effective ways that you can prevent pests like rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants from infesting your home.  1. Keep your house clean.  Pests like dirty places so make sure to clean and maintain your home by vacuuming regularly and

5 Quick Tips to a Clean Bedroom

5 Quick Tips to a Clean Bedroom 

Your bedroom is the place where you retire after a long hard day. That being said, it’s important to keep it clean, spotless, and maintained at all times for your own comfort.  If you’re struggling to maintain your bedroom, you’re not alone. So we came up with a short list of helpful tips that can

5 Steps to Healthier Teeth

5 Steps to Healthier Teeth 

It’s important that we take care of our pearly whites on a daily basis. If you’re wondering how to have a healthy mouth and strong teeth, we listed down some tips for your reference.  1. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice daily.  This is the simplest tip we can share. Do not

5 Fun Indoor Family Activities

5 Fun Indoor Family Activities 

Looking forward to a relaxing weekend in your apartment? We got you covered.  Who says spending time indoors has to be boring? Here are some exciting bonding activities you can do with your family.  1. Play some board games. Photo by Nik Korba on Unsplash Time to bring out the board games and your competitive

5 Steps to Better Mental Health

5 Steps to Better Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health should be at the top of your priorities, no matter what age you are or what stage of life you’re in. Great mental health allows us to enjoy experiences more and make the most of everything life has to offer.  In this article, we aim to list down some

What to See in Stephen Avenue Walk

What to See in Stephen Avenue Walk

If you’re thinking of somewhere fun to go on a weekend with your friends and family, you should highly consider hanging out at Stephen Avenue Walk. This fun and vibrant pedestrian mall in downtown Calgary will surely keep you entertained for hours.  You may be asking, what is there to see in Stephen Avenue Walk?

Why is The Hangar Flight Museum worth a visit

Why is The Hangar Flight Museum worth a visit? 

Whether you’re interested in aviation or looking for something fun to do with your family on a Sunday, the Hangar Flight Museum is definitely a place you should check out.  Founded in 1975 by aviation enthusiasts and World War II pilots, it’s a place to appreciate and learn about Western Canada’s aviation history.  It’s fascinating

5 Thrilling Activities to Try in Canada Olympic Park

5 Thrilling Activities to Try in Canada Olympic Park

Canada Olympic Park was known in the past as Paskapoo Ski Hill and is located in Calgary, Canada. It’s operated by Winsport and is used for athletic training and fun recreational activities.  Fun fact: Canada Olympic Park is actually a venue in the 1988 Winter Olympics, so it packs a lot of history as well.